The light pattern makes the difference.

With a flashlight, it is not only important how much light it produces. How this light is distributed is also crucial.

Floodlight – wide and even

A floodlight distributes the light over a large area and ensures a good overview in the near and medium range.

Ideal for:
Camping, working, walking and general illumination of the surroundings.

Spotlight – focused and long-range

A spotlight concentrates the light in a narrower beam. This allows light to be directed specifically at far-off areas and achieve a greater range.

Ideal for:
Night hikes, searching, long distances and the targeted illumination of distant areas.

Which is better?

Neither is fundamentally better. It depends on what you want to use your lamp for.

Lamps that combine floodlight and spotlight are particularly flexible. This allows you to switch between wide illumination and high range depending on the situation.

LUXPEAK tip: When buying a lamp, don't just pay attention to the lumens – the light pattern also determines how you can actually use the performance.